PICTURE SPECIAL: Film The pair went their separate ways after 13 years together – Aftonbladet

Director Tim Burton , 56, and actor Helena Bonham Carter 48, has been wedged firmly for 13 years, but now it’s over, says People magazine.

– The separated earlier this year and has continued to be friends and have shared custody of the children, says a spokesperson for Helena Bonham Carter told the newspaper.

Together they have a son Billy , 11, and daughter Nell 7.

“Wish their privacy be respected “

The spokesperson says ex-couple wants to be left alone in the near future.

– We wish that their privacy be respected, just as their children during this time.

Tim Burton and Helena Bonham Carter met during a recording of “Planet of the Apes” in 2001, when Burton directed Bonham Carter. She has since appeared in several of his films, such as “Charlie and the chockladfabriken,” “Sweeney Todd” and “Alice in Wonderland”.

Lived in separate households

In October 2013 took Helena Bonham Carter’s spokesperson death on a reputation for separation by dismissing it as “nonsense,” writes the New York Daily News.

In June this year went ex-couple on vacation to Harry Potter plant in Orlando, Florida, together with the children. Then said Helena Bonham Carter, Tim Burton “simply represents love.”

Despite the common children, have Bonham Carter and Burton for many years lived in separate homes, neighbors to each other.

– It is a great idea. You never have to compromise with emotions or feel cornered. He always comes and greets, which is very touching. He always comes over, told Helena Bonham Carter for The Guardian in 2010.